7 results for “Samuel Wiafe”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesPollution Risk Analysis of Heavy Metals at Illegal Mining Sites at Atiwa East District, GhanaSamuel Wiafe, Sarah Fanny Hackman Duncan, Boakye Ebenezer, Samuel Yeboah BaakoThis study aims at determining the level of pollution of heavy metals (Cr, Cu and Hg) in the soils of illegal mining sites in Atiwa East District of Ghana. The concentrations of Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), and Mercury (Hg) in the soils were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). The extent of heavy metal pollution and pollution risk assessment was … …Current Research in Geoscience, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 2 Jun 2022 · 10,698 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesHeavy Metals Pollution of Owerri and Asuokofi Rivers in Konongo, GhanaWiafe Samuel, Buamah Richard, Essandoh HelenThe effects of polluted water and soil resulting from anthropogenic activities have impacted negatively on the livelihood of both human and animal existence. A thorough study was therefore required to ascertain the extent of pollution caused by the undertakings of these anthropogenic activities particularly within the Asante Akim Central Municipality of Ghana. This study assesses the dispersions and the extent … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 14 Jun 2021 · 6,882 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesGroundwater Quality Assessment of Three Zonal Regions in the Sunyani MunicipalityKwabena Antwi Kusi, Samuel Wiafe, Patrick Akaribila NsoniniThis project aimed at assessing the variation of ground water quality (physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters) in relation to the WHO standards from fifteen (15) randomly selected ground water sources in three (3) zones namely Abesim, Baakoniaba/Berlin-Top and New-Dormaa in the Sunyani Municipality. Groundwater samples were collected from five sampling points in each zone to determine the quality of the … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 11 Jan 2020 · 7,316 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesThe Effects of Seasonal Variations on Typha capensis and Heliconia psittacorum in the Remediation of Heavy Metals from Soil and WaterWiafe Samuel, Buamah Richard, Owusu MichaelDifferent plant species have been used in the remediation of different heavy metals. The performance of a macrophyte to remediate heavy metals may be dependent on a lot of factors which may include water chemistry, metal solubilityand temperature. The objective of this research was to ascertain the effects of seasonal variations on the remediation of heavy metals. To this end,two … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 12 · 31 Jan 2019 · 7,791 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesMapping, Characterization and Dispersion of Metallic Pollutants within a Catchment of Illegal Gold Mining Activities in GhanaWiafe Samuel, Richard Buamah, Helen Essandoh, Lawrence DarkwahThe illegal gold mining activities prevalent in most part of Ghana have caused substantial havoc to the environment especially water bodies which serve as sources of water for domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) recently shut down their water treatment plant due to the extreme pollution and high cost of treatment. This study focusses on … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 13 Jan 2018 · 8,181 accessesView PDF Cite